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Note to Readers:During the writing of this article, President Trump issued an executive memorandum freezing federal hiring. The military is exempted from the freeze and executive department heads are given the authority to also permit hiring of “any positions that … Continue reading →

The policy of providing hiring preferences for U.S. military veterans and disabled veterans is well established, but language in the pending defense authorization bill has called the policy into question. The incoming administration has also proposed a hiring freeze intended … Continue reading →

I remember the time I was assigned my first school advisor. Their job was to assist and direct me through junior high and into high school—and eventually into life. They helped me decide what classes to take based on my … Continue reading →

Years before I even considered retirement, I heard my compatriots talk about how they knew when it was time. “Yes sir, time call it quits and move on.” Seems like some would never retire and then all of a sudden … Continue reading →

Although you’ll never get the military life completely out of your system, you may want to intentionally keep some aspects of your military career out of your civilian resume. Here’s a list of the top veteran resume mistakes employers tend … Continue reading →

Remember Spy vs. Spy? The Mad magazine cartoon adversaries employed an endless supply of booby traps and tricks to inflict damage on one another. Sometimes the cartoon seems an apt analogy for the interview process. You and the interviewer are … Continue reading →

If you’re preparing for a military transition to a government job or private sector job, get ready to grind through the interview process. Glassdoor, the Mill Valley, CA based employer review site has recently released some very interesting data. The … Continue reading →

What do you really need to consider when it comes to salary negotiations? How do you negotiate fairly with a prospective employer and come to an agreement that works for both parties? This week, MilitaryResumeWriters.com takes a look at the … Continue reading →

It’s a brand new year and it’s quite likely that you’ve spent some of the holiday time considering your directions for 2015. Since you’re reading here on Militaryresumewriters.com, it’s safe to conclude that your plans may include a transition … Continue reading →